2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Grande Punto and 2007 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Fusion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |